A Timeless Truth, An Eternal Hope I know that my Redeemer lives! When we speak these words we are brought to the joy of the empty tomb. We join the women who heard with amazement… My Redeemer Lives —

The following was written by a pastor for his own congregation as he was about to conduct his first funeral for a cremated member. — Editor It used to be that no God-fearing Christian would… THOUGHTS ON CREMATION AND THE CHRISTIAN

He was a vile killer–a ringleader in an effort to overthrow the government. Held in a Roman dungeon in Jerusalem, it was only a matter of time before he was convicted of his crimes and… You And Barabbas

Understanding Our Anniversary The convention of the Church of the Lutheran Confession will be held on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran College in Eau Claire June 19-23. At this convention the CLC will observe its… An Easter Message from our CLC President–

Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! An Easter Hymn #188 in the Lutheran Hymnal In Acts chapter 19 we find the apostle Paul on his third missionary journey, spending a good deal of time in the city of… Appreciating Our Lutheran Hymns

“He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.” — Acts 3:8 In Jesus’ Name: We have been looking among… An ILC Chapel Talk

Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ (See 3:8) Chapter 3:14-21 Inner Strength For Family Life A recent trip down to the recreational center one evening is a reminder of our culture’s obsession with “fitness.” On… Studies In Ephesians

(The undersigned presented the following to a Senior Ladies Luncheon in his home congregation; many of the thoughts, including those in the accompanying prayer, are taken from the devotionals “The Yoke Made Easy” and “The… What Can Shut-Ins Do?

vignette (vin-yet’), n. 1. short literary essay; sketch vignettist (vin-yet’ist), n. a maker of vignettes, painter, photographer, or writer Dateline: San Francisco, California PASTOR ROLLIN A. REIM, VIGNETTIST Oscar Erpenstein and (wife) Marie were major… Fortieth Anniversary Historical Vignettes

Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? ” . . . Naturally, any study of the Synodical Conference heritage must begin with one man, C. F. W. Walther. We are all his children in… Historical Markings